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top class
A term for something or someone of exceptionally high quality, performance, or ability; absolutely first-rate.
Die Leistung der Solistin war absolute Extraklasse und wurde mit stehenden Ovationen gefeiert.
The soloist's performance was absolutely top class and was celebrated with a standing ovation.
The word is made up of 'Extra' (extra) and 'Klasse' (class). Here, 'Extra' is used as an intensifier and means 'special' or 'exceptional'. 'Extraklasse' (top class) therefore describes a level of quality that is above the normal standard.
Dieser Wein ist wirklich Extraklasse.
This wine is truly top class.
'Extraklasse' (top class) is often used with the verb 'sein' (to be) or in the phrase 'von Extraklasse sein' (to be top class) to express high quality.
Das Design des neuen Sportwagens ist Extraklasse.
The design of the new sports car is top class.
The word is often used to evaluate performances, products, or abilities. Typical combinations are 'eine Leistung der Extraklasse' (a top-class performance), 'ein Spieler der Extraklasse' (a top-class player), or 'ein Produkt der Extraklasse' (a top-class product).
Der Stürmer zeigte gestern wieder eine Leistung der Extraklasse.
The striker once again delivered a top-class performance yesterday.
elite
'die Elite' and 'die Extraklasse' both have to do with very high quality or performance. 'die Elite' usually means a small group of people who are especially important, powerful, or successful in a particular field. 'die Extraklasse' is more about the exceptionally high level of someone or something, for example a performance, a product, or an athlete. They can be confused because both refer to something very good. If you mean a group, 'Elite' is usually appropriate. If you want to emphasize special quality or performance, 'Extraklasse' fits better.
Sein Tor in der letzten Minute war wirklich Extraklasse.
His goal in the last minute was truly top class.
An der Diskussion nahm die Elite der deutschen Wirtschaft teil.
The elite of German business took part in the discussion.